As a landlord, you have a responsibility to make sure all gas appliances in your properties are safe. The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations (1998) outline your duties to keep your tenants safe, which is why gas cover makes sense. Maintain, Check, Record If any of your properties rely on gas for heating or […]
A surprisingly large number of people have no idea that sludge and other debris can build up in a central heating system. And even fewer realise that one act of simple maintenance every decade or so can prolong the life of that central heating system as well as reduce heating bills and save money overall. […]
Although Glow Worms are budget boilers, they don’t tend to have a bad reputation or suffer from numerous faults. With parts reasonably priced and easily available, a quick call out by an engineer will usually have your boiler back up and running. Some of our FAQs about plumbing and heating relate to boiler faults, so […]
Christmas has now finally arrived as many companies close for the festive period as Monday 25th December 2017 is the big day – CHRISTMAS…. Firstly I would like too on behalf of Shaw’s Plumbing and Heating wish our Staff and most important all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and we […]
If you’re looking for plumbing and heating latest news and updates, look no further. With the colder weather now upon us, it’s no surprise that central heating has hit the headlines in recent weeks – read on for a round-up of recent stories. Extra layers instead of heating for southerners New research shows that – […]
If you have a gas boiler in your home it is important that a safety check is carried out annually to ensure it is operating safely. Appliances which haven’t been checked leave you and your family at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. A gas boiler safety check should only be carried out by a registered […]
It’s a nightmare situation, firing up your central heating for the first time when the temperature drops, expecting a warm welcome, only to find your system is riddled with cold spots, heats up too slowly, makes odd noises or simply doesn’t work at all. If this is a familiar situation, you could benefit from a […]
As winter draws in it is vital to have a boiler that works. Not only will it provide regular hot water when needed but it will also keep your home warm when it’s cold outside. If you own a Baxi boiler that is not working currently then it could be due to a range […]
Shaw’s Plumbing and Heating can announce that we are now a fully Endorsed Which? Trusted Traders member.We are extremely proud that we are a member of the highly rated Which? brand, not all businesses that apply to be a Which? Trusted Trader passes their high standards of approval which are must requirement to be able […]
Aqualisa shower cartridge replacement There’s nothing more refreshing than jumping into a shower in the morning, and nothing more frustrating than a shower that leaks. Luckily, if you’re the proud owner of an Aqualisa shower then replacing an Aqualisa shower cartridge is a relatively straightforward operation. Ensure you have the right tools for the job […]